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The Lovers

19941h 47mTsui Hark
IMDb 7.3

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"Life is fleeting as a butterfly."

In 337 A.D., during the Eastern Jin Dynasty, parents dress a very pretty, very privileged girl like a boy so she may be educated in a local boarding school. There, she falls in love with a poor, but handsome and industrious young man.

RomanceDramaFamilyFantasy
Lovers1st Century

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What is The Lovers (1994) about?

In 337 A.D., during the Eastern Jin Dynasty, parents dress a very pretty, very privileged girl like a boy so she may be educated in a local boarding school. There, she falls in love with a poor, but handsome and industrious young man.

Who stars in The Lovers?

The Lovers stars Charlie Yeung Choi-Nei (Chu Ying Tai), Nicky Wu (Liang Shan Po), Carrie Ng Ka-Lai (Ying Tai's Mother), Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong (Ying Tai's Father), Lau Shun (Cheung-Kwai). The film was directed by Tsui Hark.

How long is The Lovers?

The Lovers has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1994.

Is The Lovers worth watching?

The Lovers holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. Fans of Romance, Drama, Family are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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